#8C309A

#8C309A

Overview

#8C309A is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 48, 154, in HSL 292.1°, 52.5%, 39.6%, and in CMYK 9.1%, 68.8%, 0.0%, 39.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C309A

RGB

140, 48, 154

HSL

292.1, 52.5%, 39.6%

HSV

292.1, 68.8%, 60.4%

CMYK

9.1%, 68.8%, 0.0%, 39.6%

OKLCH

0.4876 0.1793 322.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #8C309A;
color: #8C309A;
border-color: #8C309A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C309A?

RGB(140, 48, 154) · HSL(292.1, 52.5%, 39.6%) · CMYK(9.1%, 68.8%, 0.0%, 39.6%)

Does #8C309A meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.99:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C309A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C309A background; contrast on black is 3.0:1.